Section 7226.4 - Committee Organization and Operation(a) The committee may establish by-laws consistent with the Federal and State law. The by-laws may specify: (1) The terms and conditions pertaining to the election and function of vendor delegates.(2) The organization and operation of the committee and subcommittees including communication procedures.(3) The role of the committee in initiating matters for consideration by BEP.(4) That BEP shall have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the administration of the State vending facilities program.(b) The committee may refer major issues to all vendors in order to ascertain their views.(c) BEP shall take into careful and serious account the committee's written recommendations. BEP shall notify the committee in writing of the decision reached or the actions taken on all recommendations and the reasons therefore within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the committee's written recommendation.(d) The committee may contract for professional services, including, but not limited to, legal counsel. Payment for professional services rendered to the committee shall be made from commissions from vending machines on state property pursuant to Section 19630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(e) Delegates shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred as a result of their participation in committee functions. Subcommittee members shall be reimbursed for only transportation expenses unless it is necessary to stay more than a 24-hour period. In such instances, reimbursement for lodging may be made, subject to the CVPC Chairman's validation of the necessity. DR 265 (Rev. 1/93), entitled "Non-State Employee Travel Expense Claim", incorporated by reference herein, shall be completed for all travel expense reimbursements. All reimbursements shall be made in accordance with State Board of Control rules within 45 calendar days of receipt by the Department of a properly completed claim.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 7226.4
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 7222 to sections 7226, 7226.3, and 7226.4 filed 2-4-93; operative 3-8-93 (Register 93, No. 6).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) and NOTE filed 6-1-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19006, 19016 and 19639, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 19638, Welfare and Institutions Code; Randolph-Sheppard Act, 20 USC 107b-1; and 34 CFR Sections 395.3, 395.7 and 395.14.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 7222 to sections 7226,7226.3, and 7226.4 filed 2-4-93; operative 3-8-93 (Register 93, No. 6).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (e) and Note filed 6-1-93 pursuant to title 1, section 100, California Code of Regulations (Register 93, No. 23).